Tense sequences

January 24, 2012 | Posted by profanglais

Another excellent video from Paul in the United States. Enjoy.

Present –> past

“I’m hungry” –> He said he was hungry

present continuous –> past continuous

“I’m going home” –> he said he was going home

Past –> past perfect

I didn’t see him –> he said he hadn’t seen him

Present perfect –> past perfect

“I’ve been ill” –> He said he had been ill

will –> would

“I’ll go and see” –> he said he would go and see

can –> could

“I can get it done today” –> he said he could get it done today

may –> might

“I may be able to do it before lunch” –> he said he might be able to do it before lunch

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